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NEUROSCIENCE 2 Central Nervous System - #12230


 

 
Jane Wittich, PhD
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A detailed study of the structure and function of the spinal cord, brain stem and brain.
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Course Objectives
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  1. Describe the location and the function of major nuclei and tracts in the spinal cord and brain stem.
  2. Describe the major pathways (including nuclei, tracts, and cerebral cortex) for each major system.
  3. Describe the function of each major system (including relationships with the PNS and other areas of the CNS).
  4. Describe the functional locations of the cerebral cortex.
  5. Correctly predict and evaluate clinical signs and symptoms related to lesions in the CNS.

 
Materials
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A. Required Text(s):
  1. Snell, Clinical Neuroanatomy for Medical Students
  2. Netter, Atlas of Human Anatomy
  3. CNS notes

B. Recommended Text(s):
  1. Global Anatomy

C. Required Materials for Lab:
  1. None
Assignments
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Listed in the course notes. Reading assignments are in Snell, Clinical Neuroanatomy for Medical Syudents. Additional reading may be assigned in class.
Attendance
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Although attendance is not taken, it is expected that students will attend class and come prepared to participate. Students are responsible for all that transpires during the lectures.
Grading Criteria
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  1. In case of illness, the instructor must be notified the day of the exam. The privilege of taking a makeup exam is not guaranteed. When permission is granted, the test will be subjective and will require correct terminology, grammar, and syntax in addition to in-depth and clearly presented content.
  2. No individual exams will be given prior to the regularly scheduled exam.
  3. All regrades must be submitted within one week after the graded tests returned.
  4. The final exam is not available for review.
  5. Up to 10 points may be deducted from the total score for unprofessional behavior in the classroom.
  6. Written Exams:
Wednesday, May 30 50 points
Wednesday, June 27 50 points
Final: Monday July 9 or Monday, July 16. 75 points
Total Points: 175 points

NOTE: These exam dates may be changed during the trimester.

Guaranteed grades are as follows:

A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 65-79%
D = 55-64%
F = 55% or below
Course Competencies
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COGNITIVE DOMAIN


Click for review of the Cogntive Domain Central Nervous System competencies

  1. Review of General Anatomy of the Spinal Cord and Brainstem
  2. Diencephalon
  3. Telencephalon
  4. Ventricles and Cerebrospinal Fluid
  5. Vasculature
  6. General Sensory System
  7. Reticular System
  8. Motor System
  9. Vestibular System
  10. Auditory System
  11. Visual System
  12. Cranial Nerves
  13. Control of Eye Movement
  14. Olfactory System
  15. Limbic System
  16. Hpothalamus


Conditions:
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PSYCHOMOTOR DOMAIN


N/A

AFFECTIVE DOMAIN


Demonstrate integrity, respect, and a willingness to learn
Weekly Calendar of Learning Objectives
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Week Dates Topics/Learning objectives
Week 1 --

Review: Spinal cord & Brainstem (Study Guide)

Week 2 -- Diencephalon
Week 3 --

Telencephalon: General Sensation
Week 4 -- General Sensation
Week 5 -- General Sensation: Reticular
Week 6 -- Motor
Week 7 -- Motor
Week 8 -- Motor
Week 9 -- Vestibular and Auditory
Week 10 -- Vision
Week 11 -- Cranial Nerves
Week 12 --

Olfaction, Limbic
Week 13 --

Hypothalamus, Vasculature, Videos
Week 14 -- FINALS
Week 15 -- FINALS
Please Note
This schedule of lecture and lab topics and quizzes and exams may be changed during the course of the trimester as circumstances require. Whenever possible, such changes will be announced in class before the date and time in question. You are responsible for anything that transpires during lectures and labs, even when you are unable to attend. In the event that you miss a class session, make sure you check with a classmate about any announcements or schedule changes which may have been made. Makeup exams are allowed only according to the policies described in the current student handbook, which is available in the Student Affairs office.
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